Kenneth Hapton Klipstein ’21 *24

KENNETH HAPTON KLIPSTEIN died June 14, 1991 atMeadow Lakes, Highstown, N.J. after a long bout with emphysema and respiratory failure. He was a chemist, industrialist, and philanthropist.

He was born in East Orange, NJ. and prepped at Carteret Academy. At Princeton, he was a member of the Banjo and Mandolin Club, Triangle Club, and Cannon Club.

After graduating, he earned his M.A. in chemistry at Princeton and joined the family firm, E.C. Klipstein and Sons Co. In 1933 they merged with American Cyanamid Co., and chemical production and development became his major interest. He was president from 1961 to 1965.

During his busy and active career, Ken served many industrial and civic organizations as director, trustee, or officer. Among them were Morristown Memorial Hospital, N.J. Bell Telephone, and the Newark and Essex Bank. His awards included an honorary doctor of science from the Newarks College of Engineering and the Chemical Industry Medal. He served as chariman of the Princeton Alumni Council Committee on Departmental Advisory Councils, was a member of the Class Council, and served as Class president from Oct. 1988 until May 1990.

A widower, Ken is survived by a son, David '51, five grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren. The Class extends sympathy to them all.

The Class of 1921